Those yellow bikes you see around town might soon have a larger presence.
Claremont is looking into a pilot program with Ofo bikes, following apparent success at Pomona College.
Ofo, a private bike-share company known for their yellow bikes, have become a ubiquitous presence in Claremont after the Beijing-based company entered into a pilot program with Pomona College in February.
Len Jessup, who began his new job as president of Claremont Graduate University this summer, is by all accounts an accomplished guy.
He was awarded the 2018 CEO Award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and is a practicing scholar. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in information and communication studies from California State University, Chico.
Around 3:45 a.m., the unknown burglar shattered the front glass door of the ice cream shop located at 602 east Base Line Road, activating the burglary alarm, police said.
Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), which will play a large role in the future development of Village South, has announced the opening of a school of medicine. The school is being established to “meet the increasing demand for primary care physicians in southern California,” KGI said in a press release circulated on Monday. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
As planning for Village South moves along, the city received feedback from Claremont’s sustainability wing last week.
Principal Planner Chris Veirs held a question and answer session with members of Sustainable Claremont and the general public at the Pomona College’s Hahn Building on July 23. “I feel like I’m coming back home,” Mr. Veirs said. “I used to come to every one of these dialogs.”
Thirty-seven Claremonters have applied for a role on the next police station citizen advisory committee. The names of those who applied were revealed after an application period closed on Monday, July 23. The city is looking for a committee to assess next steps and craft a winning ballot measure ahead of the March 2020 election.
Claremont police officers arrested a man suspected of stealing mail from the post office and trying to flee from officers on foot.
An officer was in the Village just before 3 a.m. Wednesday morning when they noticed 25-year-old Emiliano Gonzalez Zamora of Perris “acting suspiciously” around the post office at 140 Harvard Ave., according to Lt. Karlan Bennett of the Claremont Police Department.
The LA County Fair is offering Claremont residents discounted tickets to the Fair on Thursday, September 13.
Claremont residents may purchase tickets for $6.60 compared to the regular admission price of $14. Tickets for Claremont Day must be purchased online using the promo code “Claremont” by September 11 at 11:59 p.m. Ticket information may be found at lacountyfair.com/buytickets.
The pedestrian and bicycle improvements constructed along Towne Avenue from the 210 freeway to Base Line Road, have been completed with the installation of “No Right Turn” LED signs (blank-out signs).
These signs, as well as bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, were funded with a Safe Routes to School Grant.
Customers who came over to Yiannis last Sunday for their last meal at the restaurant were surprised to learn it's going to be open through Sunday, August 5. Because of the incredible outpouring of support after the COURIER story about the restaurant last week, owner Greg Gianakos decided to stay open another week to connect with the customers who supported the establishment for decades. You may even see other family members including Greg's mother Stella who helped open Yiannis was back in 1962, see photo. Also included is Stella's other son Jim, who teamed up with Greg for years to serve those one-of-a-kind Greek dishes.
The Claremont Police Department invites residents to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
The police department, in collaboration with other community groups, will have several exhibits on display, as well as games and prizes for the kids.
Mayor Opanyi Nasiali’s bid for “Living within our means” to become the official operational slogan for Claremont failed on Tuesday evening.
Mr. Nasiali, who used the slogan in his election campaigns in the past, introduced it as something to think about when it comes to financial stability, sustainability, trust in city government and city management.
“I think it’s an easy item or slogan that everyone can appreciate and relate to,” Mr. Nasiali said.
Roger Bradley, the Claremont community services director, will be leaving the City of Trees for a position in central California.
Mr. Bradley will be starting his new position as the assistant county manager for Kings County. He’ll start the new job on August 27, and his last day in Claremont will be next Thursday, August 2.
